Ofsted Inspections Linked to Teacher Suicides Prompt Calls for Reform

Julia Waters, sister of the late headteacher Ruth Perry, urges significant changes to Ofsted's inspection process to prevent further tragedies.

Julia Waters addressed the National Education Union conference, highlighting the negative impact of Ofsted inspections on teachers' mental health.
Ruth Perry, a headteacher, took her own life following a downgrade in her school's Ofsted rating, sparking widespread scrutiny of the inspection body.
Calls for Ofsted reform intensify, with Waters advocating for a kinder, more supportive inspection system.
Ofsted's 'Big Listen' public consultation launched as part of efforts to improve the inspection process.
NEU members vote for a campaign to abolish Ofsted, emphasizing the need for a system that better supports teachers' wellbeing.